An individual or organization which holds or manages and invests assets for the benefit of another. The trustee is legally obliged to make all trust-related decisions with the beneficiary's interests in mind, and may be liable for damages in the event of not doing so. Trustees may be entitled to a payment for their services, if specified in the trust deed. In the specific case of the bond market, a trustee administers a bond issue for a borrower, and ensures that the issuer meets all the terms and conditions associated with the borrowing.

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Posted on Monday, September 2, 2013
Some clients need Wills with testamentary trusts, some do not. We always tailor our advice to suit the client and prepare Wills accordingly. Following are some scenarios where clients did not need Wills with testamentary trusts.
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